Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
Morning pickup from your hotel or Dar es Salaam Airport, then drive to Mikumi National Park for approximately 6 hours, with a stop in Morogoro for a hot lunch. Upon arrival in Mikumi, enjoy an afternoon and evening game drive, where you’ll encounter herds of elephants, giraffes, impalas, wildebeests, lions, and other wildlife. Afterward, head to Bastian Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Bastian Camp, Mikumi
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Mikumi Game Drive
After breakfast and with packed lunches, enjoy a full day of game drives in Mikumi. Watch for herds of elephants, giraffes, impalas, wildebeests, and more. Visit a pool where you can spot hippos and crocodiles. In the evening, return to Bastian Camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Bastian Camp, Mikumi
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Mikumi to Ruaha National Park
Start early with packed lunches and head to Ruaha National Park. Along the way, stop at Lugalo Memorial for a historical and cultural experience, learning about the Hehe people and the German battlefield. Continue your journey, passing through scenic countryside, valleys, and mountains, before arriving in Ruaha for dinner and an overnight stay at Ruaha Banda.

Accommodation: Ruaha Banda
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Ruaha Game Drive
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive inside Ruaha National Park. The park is home to diverse wildlife, including kudu, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, lions, hippos, hartebeests, impalas, and giraffes. Return to Ruaha Banda for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Enjoy views of the Ruaha River Valley and stunning wildlife sightings. Dinner and overnight stay at Ruaha Banda.

Accommodation: Ruaha Banda
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Ruaha Full Day Game Drive
After breakfast, head out for a full day of game drives in Ruaha. With packed lunch in hand, explore the park’s diverse landscapes and wildlife. After a short break for lunch, continue with your afternoon and evening game drive. Enjoy spectacular safari moments and return to Ruaha Banda for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Ruaha Banda
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Ruaha to Udzungwa Mountains
After breakfast, depart from Ruaha and drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park, a 6-hour journey. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, passing through Kitonga and other scenic areas. Upon arrival, check in at Twiga Hotel, relax, and take a walk around the area. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Accommodation: Twiga Hotel, Udzungwa
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Udzungwa Mountains to Dar es Salaam
After breakfast and with packed lunches, hike to the Sanje Waterfalls with a park guide. Along the way, learn about the park’s wildlife, including monkeys and bird species. After reaching the waterfalls, take a refreshing dip if you wish before descending. In the afternoon, depart for Dar es Salaam, arriving in the evening for drop-off at your hotel.

Accommodation: N/A
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch